Modified Zi Jin Dan，From *Jin Jian*, Volume 89.，For chronic sternal trauma resulting in a protruding sternum, emaciation, internal pathogenic heat and blood stasis, distension and fullness in the epigastrium, pale eyes and fatigue, accompanied by phlegm, wheezing, and coughing.
Modified Zi Jin Dan
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Formulas Name : Modified Zi Jin Dan
Chinese Name : 加减紫金丹
Drug Formulation
2 liang of Poria cocos (white), 2 liang of Atractylodes lancea (soaked in rice water, stir-fried), 4 liang of Angelica sinensis, 4 liang of Rehmannia glutinosa (prepared), 4 liang of Paeonia lactiflora (stir-fried), 4 liang of Citrus reticulata (aged),Cistanche (washed in wine, scales removed) 1 liang, Clove 1 qian, Safflower 5 qian, Melon-seed Dragon’s Blood 3 qian, Frankincense (oil removed) 3 qian, Myrrh (oil removed) 3 qian.
Source
From *Jin Jian*, Volume 89.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey, and form into pills the size of a marble.
Benefits
For chronic sternal trauma resulting in a protruding sternum, emaciation, internal pathogenic heat and blood stasis, distension and fullness in the epigastrium, pale eyes and fatigue, accompanied by phlegm, wheezing, and coughing.
Instructions for Use
Take with rice wine.
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Modified Zi Jin Dan,For chronic sternal trauma resulting in a protruding sternum, emaciation, internal pathogenic heat and blood stasis, distension and fullness in the epigastrium, pale eyes and fatigue, accompanied by phlegm, wheezing, and coughing.